Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Union, South Carolina
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - LTC (Travel/Contract)

Location: Union, South Carolina
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Work in Long-Term Care (LTC) setting
• Patient ratios range from 1:22 up to 1:44; must be comfortable managing high patient loads
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
• Start date: ASAP
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina (pending licenses accepted if obtained before start)
• Minimum 1 year of Nursing Home experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Comfortable working with high patient ratios in LTC environment
• Must comply with attendance policy: missing more than two shifts per 13-week contract without reasonable explanation may lead to contract review/cancellation

Preferred Certifications (as applicable)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - preferred for RNs
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9 verification)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, education verification, sex offender registry, and other screenings as required
• Primary source verification of RN license and NURSYS verification
• Education verification: diploma or transcript from highest level of nursing education (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and compliance checklists
• Physical exam within 1 year, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Fit mask test within 1 year (N-95 or approved alternatives)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (facility-specific form required)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or approved exemptions for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, titer, or declination)
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (10-panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declining during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and 2 required or declination form)

Testing and Competency

• Pass/fail testing on cardiac arrhythmia and medication dosage calculations on first day of orientation (two attempts allowed)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required annually
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Additional competency exams and testing as required by unit

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within 1 year of start required (Qualivis requirement)
• Employment application required
• South Carolina SLED criminal records search required for all candidates regardless of residency
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles radius
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no changes accepted after submission

This position offers guaranteed hours based on the signed contract and requires adherence to strict compliance and attendance policies.